When we got our induction cooktop, I went with Emeril and have been very happy. Works well and quietly with the cooktop, love the see-thru lids, love the built in drains for draining off veggies and pasta. I did get a Martha Stewart dutch oven. Cast iron works wonderfully, but I had DH grind the pan bottoms smooth so no scratching on the glass surface. For nonstick, he really wanted these expensive hex clad pans and I am not overly happy with them. But he likes them...or at least won't carp about them. I'd've been happier with a small $15 nonstick from Marshall's...

I started purchasing All Clad stainless steel in the late 90's and for some years into the 2000's long before induction and still love them - only one of my pieces was not induction compatible when I bought my induction unit in 2015 or so. My All Clad still looks like new - I haven't used the skillets in ages, though, as I found I prefer my vintage and newer cast iron. I would never go back to cooking with gas or any another electric.

I have a combination of different types - including my old cast iron - but I also bought some new pieces that I'm happy with: Zwilling, T-fal, and Cuisinart enamelled cast iron.

My existing Dansk Kobenstyle pots worked as well as the Le Crueset. I picked up a set of stainless Demeyere from costco. I did pick up a sample pot and tried it before committing to that set $$. I lucked out with a clearance pot at Sur La Table. I picked up a DeBuyer carbon steel crepe pan and that pan is my favorite for sure. I use the cast iron the least.

When we got our induction range 4 ish years ago, I figured we'd bite the bullet and just have to get new pots and pans. To my amazement, all worked fine except for one. (Are you sure yours won't work?)

"Are you sure yours won't work?"

Nope, they won't -- magnet won't stick to them.

" Use a piece of Sil Pat under cast iron. "

You don't have to get that fancy - you can use a piece of paper towel. That's what I use under my pot when making popcorn, so I can slide it easily on the stovetop.

Toronto Veterinarian, I used to do that until one day the paper actually scorched!! Scared the heck out of me!!!!

Update: I went to Williams-Sonoma this afternoon to see the All-Clad. Holy Moly this stuff is heavy! I could probably deal with that, but I do not like the handles. At all. They are uncomfortable in my hand. There is a Williams-Sonoma brand that is made by Hestan, those were a bit lighter but more importantly the grip was very comfortable.

I see they have a Demeyere set on-line, but none on display at the store. Any comments on Demeyere, particularly the grip?

In October 2022, I bought a couple of saucepans for my portable induction burner, which I was using during my kitchen renovation at the Salem address. One is Delarlo and the other is Michelangelo, and I like the Michelangelo better because of the knob handle on the lid, which I find easier to store.

I already had some T-Fal frying pans, and they were not induction compatible, but they came with the house, and I do not know how old they were, but I did like using them with gas.

I bought an All-Clad frying pan (very large) at Sur La Table, and I think their prices are competitive.

I have an old set of Fagor pressure cookers that I love, but I believe that is no longer available. I bought a Zavor pressure cooker for my reno, and I do not like it as much, as it seems to have hot spots when used with my induction burner, but I blame the burner. I would hope that the stovetop induction burners heat more evenly than the portable version.

I have a very old Circulon frying pan that I love, and it is the only very old frying pan that I have that is induction compatible, besides my cast iron pans, which I also enjoy using.

Update: I went ahead and ordered a Demeyere 10-piece set. Not available in the stores around here, so I had to just take it on faith. I can take it back to Williams-Sonoma if I don't like it. Williams Sonoma had a set on display that might work, it's made by Hestan. It was comfortable in my hand, albeit a bit heavy. But still, if the Demeyere has to be returned, the W.S. might be an option. The All-Clad graphite stuff was lightweight and comfortable, but I can't stomach the price -- the Demeyere is expensive enough...